.....the Nature's Gym volunteers will be out toiling in the Parks and Nature Reserves in Lewisham. Yesterday, 19 brave souls made the trip to Sydenham Wells Park to volunteer their time. We have been working here for a while to create and improve the meadow areas in the nature area of the site. Sydenham Wells … Continue reading Come rain, come cold winds, come frozen ground….
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Nature’s Gym at Pepys Nature Area
Back in April, the Nature's Gym volunteers made two visits to of Upper Pepys Park to start clearing the nature area. We dug up some of the buddleia that had been planted and continued to cut it back from some of the path network. However, we had to be careful cutting any buddlleia because were … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Pepys Nature Area
Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
Join Thames 21 at Ladywell Fields on Sunday 11 November for a family friendly clean up. Email Vic Richardson of Thames 21 for more details. The meeting point is by the cafe in the northern fields. The nearest train station is Ladywell, easily accessible from London Charing Cross, Canon Street or London Bridge on the … Continue reading Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
London Orchard Project & Ladywell Fields User Group
The London Orchard Project will be running another couple of training sessions at Iona Close Orchard in Ladywell Fields. They ran a couple of training sessions here during the summer, but there is still quite a bit to do. The two sessions will be on Sunday 18 November and Sunday 9 December. For more information … Continue reading London Orchard Project & Ladywell Fields User Group
Success for the Friends of Dacres Wood
At the recent Perry Vale Ward Assembly meeting the newly formed Friends of Dacres Wood were successful in their bid to win some money for pond enhancements on the site. For such a new group this is a fantastic achievement and everyone that went to the meeting should be very proud of themselves. Dacres Wood is a … Continue reading Success for the Friends of Dacres Wood
Coppicing at Manor Park
Please note that this event is in Manor Park and not Manor House Gardens!
London Bubble & Rivers and People
On 16th September the London Bubble Theatre Company and Rivers & People held and evening with artists, singers and storytellers. They presented an eclectic array of performances to celebrate the regeneration of Ladywell Fields. Inspired by the flora, fauna and river life which inhabits the park, and performed by local artists (and dogs) who enjoy the facilities and … Continue reading London Bubble & Rivers and People
HGCA’s open meeting & AGM – Wednesday 10 October
NEW Committee Members needed! HGCA's next meeting will be held at Hither Green Baptist Church, Theodore Rd/Radford Rd, SE13. Map on Wednesday 10 October, 7.30pm-9pm. Come along to hear local community news and put your suggestions and questions forward. Get updates on HGCA’s activities, hear about ideas to improve Hither Green Lane, news from the Police, … Continue reading HGCA’s open meeting & AGM – Wednesday 10 October
Pan-tree in the Park
Next month Lewisham Gardens in association with Cafe Tranqui in Manor Park will hosting 'Pan-tree in the Park' an Autumn themed event to showcase homemade and home-grown produce! The event will be a chance to celebrate the efforts of local artists, gardeners, home bakers and crafty types! To celebrate International Wool Week, local wool designers and knitters … Continue reading Pan-tree in the Park
October-December 2012 Lewisham events programme now available
The new programme of events for Lewisham is now available here! There are a few new and exciting ways to get involved listed, so why not take part! Inside the programme you will find great activities for all the family, such as learning about the healing power of plants or going on a Nature Discovery … Continue reading October-December 2012 Lewisham events programme now available
Nature Conservation Lewisham 